Pomofocus
A pomodoro timer with a task list bolted on, which is roughly the entire feature set anybody actually uses.
Opens in a new tab. We do not control this site and it may have changed since we catalogued it.
How to get the most from it
Pomofocus sits in Focus & Breathing under Unwind, filed as instant.
- Just open it. It pays off within seconds, with nothing to read first.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something useful.
About this category: Breathing guides, pomodoro timers and deliberately slow interventions. Small, unglamorous and startlingly effective on a bad afternoon.
Good for
- A five-second distraction
- Getting something practical done
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
Pomofocus: quick answers
Is Pomofocus free?
Yes. Pomofocus is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Pomofocus?
No. You can use Pomofocus without signing up for anything.
Does Pomofocus work on a phone?
Yes. Pomofocus works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Pomofocus safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Pomofocus take?
We file it as "Instant": Good within five seconds of loading.
More in Focus & Breathing
All 14 in Focus & BreathingGuided meditation for people who have never meditated, starting at two minutes and never once mentioning chakras.
- 2 min
- Sound on
Round-the-clock video study rooms full of strangers revising in silence, with pomodoro timers ticking in the corner.
- 10 min
- Desktop
One expanding circle to breathe along with, adjustable to box breathing or 4-7-8, and nothing else on the page.
A countdown big enough to read from the back of the room, which is the only real requirement a workshop timer has.
- <1 min
- Sound on
- Desktop
Same mood: useful
All useful sitesA free browser extension from the EFF that learns which trackers follow you from site to site and blocks them, with no lists to manage.
- 2 min
- Desktop
Threat-model-first advice from the community that succeeded PrivacyTools, so you pick tools for your actual risk rather than a vibe.
- 10 min
Open-source test results that compare how well each major browser resists tracking and fingerprinting, updated as new versions ship.
- 10 min
- Desktop
Opinionated lists of privacy-respecting software sorted by category, with stated reasons rather than affiliate links.
- 10 min
Keep exploring
Category
Have a site of your own? Suggest it for Detour or browse the AltFTool backlinks hub.